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Family: MacOS X Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
Mac OS X < 10.4.6 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of Mac OS X
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
The remote host is missing a Mac OS X update which fixes a security
issue.
Description :
The remote host is running a version of Mac OS X 10.4 which is older than
version 10.4.6.
Mac OS X 10.4.6 contains several security fixes for a local authentication
bypass vulnerability. A malicious local user may exploit this vulnerability
to bypass the firmware password and gain access to Single User mode.
This vulnerability only affects intel-based Macintoshes.
Solution :
Upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.6 :
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx1046forintel.html
See also :
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303567
Threat Level:
Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4.9
(AV:L/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/I:P/A:P/B:N)
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